RE: Shed Of The Week: Mercedes-Benz SLK
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My dad has one of these which me and the wife took to France a few years ago for 2 weeks (somehow managed to pack 2 weeks into the boot with the roof down! Utilizing all space in the front and behind the seats) and it was great to pop the roof down.
My old man wanted a folding hard top for the benefit of having both hard top and convertible and it really works well in this. Its only on about 40k miles as well and had been looked after the 1st owner very well.
I don't cut hair
I think we may be taking it down to cornwall this year too, time to get a burnt head again...
My old man wanted a folding hard top for the benefit of having both hard top and convertible and it really works well in this. Its only on about 40k miles as well and had been looked after the 1st owner very well.
I don't cut hair
I think we may be taking it down to cornwall this year too, time to get a burnt head again...
Another point to mention is that for those of us slightly on the lanky side, the SLK affords much more room in the driving position than most of its rivals. Z3/4, Boxster, MX5, early TT, etc are all a bit of a no-no for me, but I can quite comfortably fit in the Merc
Actually, is an SLK32 now the cheapest way into an AMG? Must go and check the classifieds
Actually, is an SLK32 now the cheapest way into an AMG? Must go and check the classifieds
Leins said:
Another point to mention is that for those of us slightly on the lanky side, the SLK affords much more room in the driving position than most of its rivals. Z3/4, Boxster, MX5, early TT, etc are all a bit of a no-no for me, but I can quite comfortably fit in the Merc
Actually, is an SLK32 now the cheapest way into an AMG? Must go and check the classifieds
W208 CLK55 AMG is probably the cheapest. Saw one late last year going for £4k.Actually, is an SLK32 now the cheapest way into an AMG? Must go and check the classifieds
Hoofy said:
W208 CLK55 AMG is probably the cheapest. Saw one late last year going for £4k.
Wow, hadn't realised they'd gone so low! Although I'm not sure I'd like to see what a £4k one looked like Think I may have been wrong on the SLK32: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...
Edited by Leins on Friday 20th January 12:30
CalNaughtonJnr said:
rich23 said:
Made a note of the word 'thrunge'. I want to use it more often in daily conversation.
Hi PH, long time lurker, first time poster!
I just had to look it up - not sure how one would use it in polite conversation though!Hi PH, long time lurker, first time poster!
subevo said:
Wife's ran one for 11years. Rust is now evident around the front arches.car cost £24000 when we bought it. It has never broken down.replaced about 3 batteries.broken suspension spring.abs sensor twice.ive never changed spark plugs air filter and only done 2 oil changes and still going strong.wife loves it to bits.i keep saying to get rid as it's £300 road tax and low 20's to the gallon in the town.plus side it's quite quick 0-60 supposed to be 7.2 secs.mercedes tested roof 10 thousand times approx to 10 years frequent use.so roofs are rarely a problem .id say to get one for a grand is a bargain.
You bought a car for £24k and in 11 years you only changed the oil twice? OK, so you're selling us the virtues of it being robust, but all I can focus on is the fact you spent £24k and then went on to gamble that money with a total lack of maintenance! Oh how the other half live.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff